Guest Blog: Monica Lloyd, co-developer of ERG22+
30 November 2021
Monica Lloyd, a chartered and HCPC registered forensic psychologist, and Fellow of the BPS, writes about recent developments in frameworks for assessing the risk of terrorist offending.
Live Webinar Event to Find Out More About Becoming An RMA Accredited Assessor
25 November 2021
The Risk Management Authority are currently seeking experienced risk assessors from psychology and psychiatry to become RMA Accredited Assessors. Join the Webinar at 7pm on Thursday 16 December to find out more.
RMA Publish Two Literature Reviews Related to Counter-Terrorism Risk
12 November 2021
Today, Friday 12 November, the Risk Management Authority are pleased to publish two vital literature reviews relating to Counter-Terrorism risk assessment and management
Vacancy: Head of Effective Practice
29 November 2021
The RMA are seeking a Head of Effective Practice to lead on national policy development and engagement with justice agencies in Scotland.
RMA Newsletter: September 2021
23 September 2021
Catch up on the latest news and updates from the RMA Team in our September Newsletter
RMA Blog: Supporting Victim Safety
20 September 2021
OLR Case Worker Hayley talks to us about her Professional Development Award in Domestic Abuse Advocacy.
RMA 2020-21 Annual Report: highlights include Assessor Accreditation, Internet Offending Model and our review of the UK Counter Terrorism and Sentencing Bill
25 August 2021
The RMA is pleased to publish our 2020-21 Annual Report, reflecting on a busy year of reducing serious harm and working to make Scotland safer
Applications open to participate in pilot of Internet Offending Assessment Framework
18 August 2021
The RMA have today opened applications for Local Authorities to participate in a 2-year pilot of an Internet Offending Assessment Framework.
RMA Newsletter: July 2021
21 July 2021
Catch up on the latest news and updates from the RMA Team in our May Newsletter
RMA Blog: Training in this Brave New Online World
8 July 2021
Our Risk Practice Officer Julie Webber tells us all about the process of taking our Police Practice Course into the virtual realm.
RMA Newsletter: May 2021
7 June 2021
Catch up on the latest news and updates from the RMA Team in our May Newsletter
Reappointment of the Convener and Members of the Board
7 June 2021
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans, Keith Brown MSP, today announced the reappointment of RMA Convener and Board Members.
RMA Blog: Meet the New Board Members
20 May 2021
Learn more about new RMA Board Members, Jim Farish and Joe Judge, appointed in March 2021.
RMA Newsletter: March 2021
24 March 2021
Catch up on the latest news and updates from the RMA Team in our March Newsletter
Jim Farish and Dr Joe Judge appointed as Members of the RMA Board
23 March 2021
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Humza Yousaf MSP, today announced the appointment of Jim Farish and Dr Joe Judge as Members of the Board of the Risk Management Authority
RMA Publish 2021-22 Business Plan: OLR Research, Internet Offending, Counter Terrorism, Recall to Prison, Accredited Assessors
19 March 2021
The RMA is pleased to publish our ambitious 2021-22 Business Plan, including Strategic and Operational Objectives and areas for Continuous Improvement
RMA Blog: Never Stop Asking ‘Why?’
11 February 2021
Geoff, our Head of Development, writes about the importance and impact of a formulation-based approach to risk assessment and management and why we should never stop asking “why?”
RMA Newsletter: January 2021
9 February 2021
Catch up on the latest news and updates from the RMA Team in our January Newsletter
Lesley Weber appointed to Scottish Sentencing Council
20 January 2021
The RMA are thrilled to announce Lesley Weber, our Head of Effective Practice, has been appointed as Victims Expert Member on the Scottish Sentencing Council
Guest Blog: Dr Ruth Tully, Consultant Forensic Psychologist
18 December 2020
Consultant Forensic Psychologist Dr Ruth Tully explores some of the similarities and differences between popular structured professional judgment (SPJ) risk assessment tools often used in clinical forensic practice to assess violence risk.
Guest Blog: Carole Murphy, CYCJ
9 December 2020
Carole Murphy, Practice Development Advisor at the Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ), talks about best practice in risk assessment for children and young people and the implementation of START:AV in Scotland
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